How to Plant Snake Plant in Water

Snake plant, also known as Mother-in-Law's Tongue or Sansevieria, is a popular houseplant due to its easy care and striking appearance. One way to propagate snake plant is through water propagation, which allows the roots to grow without soil. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to plant snake plant in water:

Step 1: Gather Materials

Before starting the propagation process, gather the necessary materials:

A mature snake plant with healthy leaves

Clean container or vase

Distilled or filtered water

Sharp and clean scissors

Step 2: Cut the Leaves

Choose a mature leaf from the snake plant and use sharp, clean scissors to cut it into 2-3 inch sections. Each section should have at least one node, which are the small bumps that grow roots.

Step 3: Set the Leaves in Water

Fill a clean container or vase with distilled or filtered water, then place the cut sections of the snake plant leaves in the water. Make sure that the nodes are submerged in the water while the leaves are resting on the rim of the container.

Step 4: Change the Water Regularly

Every two to three days, change the water to prevent bacteria from forming and stunting the growth of the roots. Make sure to use fresh distilled or filtered water when changing.

Step 5: Wait for Roots to Grow

It may take several weeks for the roots to grow, so be patient. Make sure to keep the container or vase in a warm and bright location, but not in direct sunlight. Once the roots have grown to about an inch, the cuttings can be transplanted into soil.

Step 6: Plant the Cuttings

Gently remove the cuttings from the water and plant them in a pot with well-draining soil. Make sure to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. Place the pot in a bright location, but not in direct sunlight, and wait for new growth to appear.

Following these steps will ensure that your snake plant cuttings are properly propagated and planted in soil. Water propagation is a fun and simple way to propagate snake plant, and it’s a great method for beginners to try out before moving on to other more complex propagation techniques.